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SARGF and Free State board promote gambling-harm awareness in South Africa

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The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation and Free State Gambling and Racing Board conducted a community awareness initiative in Free State, the report said. The outreach addresses legal and illegal gambling, player risks and support services; South Africa’s gambling industry turnover was approximately R1.5 trillion in 2024/25, according to the National Gambling Board.

The outreach addresses player protection and illegal gambling risks in a province where licensed venues operate.

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NGB partners with Advertising Regulatory Board on gambling advertising oversight in South Africa

South Africa's NGB announced a partnership with the Advertising Regulatory Board, according to its notice dated 17 September 2026. The boards aim to strengthen scrutiny of gambling advertising.

South Africa's National Gambling Board (NGB) has announced a partnership with the Advertising Regulatory Board aimed at strengthening oversight of gambling advertising, according to an NGB notice dated 17 September 2026. The notice was last updated the same day.

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